Award

Refugee Support Services

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

24 Dec 2025 at 15:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by St Albans City & District focuses on providing "Refugee Support Services" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract awarded is £541,120, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with a completion status, and involved key dates such as the award date on 21st March 2025. The council, represented by Nicholas Baxter, was seeking a partner to support Afghan families in the district.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, especially those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The Refugee Council, an SME and VCSE, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for organisations with a focus on social services and community support to compete successfully. Businesses offering comprehensive support services tailored to refugee needs, with the capacity to operate across the United Kingdom, particularly in the South East, would be well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refugee Support Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a partner to assist with providing a range of support services to Afghan families accommodated in the district.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4fba66-b418-4992-9b1e-4dfab1d72db1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c499e4a6-5239-46c4-a842-f421de10b5a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£541,120 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,120 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFUGEE COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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